Easter 2014 at Lake Maggiore: don’t miss it!

Finally on holiday!

From April 17th to 20th, 2014

Few days relaxation at Lake Maggiore to celebrate a wonderful Easter 2014! With spring’s beginning and new season, everybody want to spend time outdoors, especially during Easter weekend! This is the perfect opportunity to visit Lake Maggiore and to find out what it can offer you!

1st day: Arrival at Lake Maggiore

Arrival, accommodation, dinner and overnight in a 3-star-hotel at Lake Maggiore.

2nd day: Borromean Islands

After a good breakfast you can start with an unforgettable visit of the famous Borromean Islands. After arriving in Stresa, you take a motorboat to reach the “Isola Bella” (Beautiful Island) with its wonderful Baroque palace and Italian style garden. Then you reach the “Isola Superiore dei Pescatori” (Fishermen’s Island) with its typical fishermen’s village and its tiny church. To end the day visit of the “Isola Madre” (Mother Island) with its gorgeous English style garden. Return to Stresa by motorboat, stroll in the town centre through its narrow alleys and chocolate tasting in a typical chocolate shop. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

3rd day: Orta San Giulio

In the morning you reach Lake Orta, one of the most romantic Italian lakes. Orta San Giulio is a little jewel of history and art. Pretty stroll through its narrow alleys with its old palaces of the centre and nice shops to buy some typical products! Then by motorboat you reach the “San Giulio” Island to visit its gorgeous church. In the afternoon we suggest you a pleasant walk to reach the Holy Mountain dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, to admire its chapels. Back to hotel for dinner.

4th day: Villa Taranto and Easter’s lunch

Departure to Pallanza to reach Villa Taranto, famous for its huge complex of botanical gardens in English and Italian style. It’s the result of a Scottish captain’s passion, who loved nature and beauty, who wanted to collect here many rare species of flowers and plants, creating one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe. Tulips, yellow and blue wisteria, conifers’ and maples’ avenues… are just some of the beauties you can admire in these gardens. Each season with its blooming and colours will capture you in its magical beauty! Back to hotel for a good Easter’s lunch before getting back home…